Anxious vs Concerned vs Nervous vs Troubled vs Uneasy vs Worried

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Anxious

Top 2000 (comune) B2 adjective

Concerned

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 adjective

Nervous

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 adjective

Troubled

Top 2000 (comune) C1 adjective

Uneasy

Top 5000 (abbastanza comune) C1 adjective

Worried

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 adjective

	Anxious	Concerned	Nervous	Troubled	Uneasy	Worried
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kənˈsɜːnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kənˈsɜːrnd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈnɜːvəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈnɜːrvəs/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈtrʌbld/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈtrʌbld/"]/	🇬🇧 //ʌnˈiːzi// 🇺🇸 //ʌnˈizi//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌrid/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɜːrid/"]/
Significato	Preoccupato o nervoso per qualcosa. Worried or nervous about something.	preoccupato/a o ansioso/a per qualcosa worried or anxious about something	Sentirsi preoccupato/a o ansioso/a Feeling worried or anxious	che ha problemi o difficoltà having problems or difficulties	Sentirsi a disagio o preoccupati. Feeling uncomfortable or worried.	Sentirsi ansiosi o preoccupati per qualcosa. Feeling anxious or concerned about something.
Esempio	She felt anxious about the upcoming exam.	She was very concerned about the upcoming exam results.	She felt nervous before her speech in front of the class.	She looked into his troubled face.	She felt uneasy about the upcoming interview.	She is worried about her exam results.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	B2	B2	A2	C1	C1	A2
Categoria grammaticale	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective
Collocazioni	appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, for	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, by, be, especially, particularly, specifically, with	appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, of, appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, of	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, by, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, by	feel uneasy, uneasy silence, uneasy situation	be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, worried sick
Contrari	calm, relaxed, composed	unconcerned, indifferent, carefree	calm, relaxed, confident	untroubled, content, calm	calm, comfortable, at ease	calm, untroubled, carefree
Errori comuni	Confusing 'anxious' with 'eager', which means excited or looking forward to something., Using 'anxious' without a preposition; it should be 'anxious about' or 'anxious for'., Thinking 'anxious' always means worry, not recognizing it can imply a strong desire in certain contexts.	Confused with 'concerning' which means 'about', Using 'concerned' when feeling indifferent, Using the wrong preposition, e.g., saying 'concerned for' instead of 'concerned about'	Confusing with 'excited' as they can feel similar., Using 'nervous' when meaning 'angry'., Saying 'nervous for' instead of 'nervous about'.	Confusing with 'trouble' as a verb or noun., Using it to describe things that are not serious, like a minor inconvenience., Mistakenly thinking it only refers to emotional issues.	Confused with 'easy' - they have opposite meanings., Using 'uneasy' to describe physical discomfort instead of emotional or mental states., Incorrectly using it in a humorous context.	'Worried of' instead of 'worried about', Confusing 'worried' with 'worriedly' (the adverb form), 'Worry' as a noun instead of using the adjective 'worried'
Note d'uso	Usato quando ci si sente nervosi o a disagio riguardo a una situazione. Generalmente appropriato sia in contesti formali che informali, ma in contesti molto casual, alcuni potrebbero usare 'preoccupato' invece. Used when feeling nervous or uneasy about a situation. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but in very casual settings, some might use 'worried' instead.	Usa 'concerned' (preoccupato/a) quando vuoi esprimere preoccupazione o cura per la situazione di qualcuno. È appropriato sia nella comunicazione orale che scritta. Evita di usarlo in contesti troppo informali dove un linguaggio meno formale potrebbe essere più adatto. Use 'concerned' in contexts where you want to express worry or care for someone's situation. It is appropriate in both spoken and written communication. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where less formal language might be more suitable.	Usato per descrivere una sensazione di ansia; comune sia nel parlato che nello scritto. Evitare in situazioni troppo rilassate dove un vocabolario meno formale è più adatto. Used to describe a feeling of anxiety; common in both spoken and written English. Avoid in overly relaxed situations where less formal vocabulary is suitable.	Usa 'troubled' per descrivere persone o situazioni che affrontano problemi. Evita di usarlo in contesti troppo informali, perché può suonare pesante o serio. Use 'troubled' to describe people or situations facing issues. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts, as it can sound heavy or serious.	Usa 'uneasy' per descrivere sensazioni di disagio o ansia. Di solito non è adatto per conversazioni informali. Affidati al contesto per determinarne l'appropriatezza. Use 'uneasy' to describe feelings of discomfort or anxiety. It's not usually suitable for casual conversation. Rely on context to determine its appropriateness.	Usa 'preoccupato/a' in situazioni di preoccupazione o ansia. È adatto sia a contesti informali che più seri. Evita di usarlo in scritti troppo formali. Use 'worried' in situations of concern or anxiety. It's suitable for both casual and more serious contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Guardalo in clip reali

Sherlock › S1 E1

As ever, I'm concerned about you.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

where that's concerned.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

That money, as far as we're both concerned, that belongs to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

As ever, I'm concerned about you.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

where that's concerned.

Concerned

I thought you were gonna be cool. Now, when you yell at me, it makes me nervous.

Nervous

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

Elizabeth Harmon surveys a troubled future."

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

I'm not troubled with a wealth of options, am I?

The Pitt › S1 E1

He's not a bad kid, but I'm afraid he's troubled,

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

Elizabeth Harmon surveys a troubled future."

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

I'm not troubled with a wealth of options, am I?

Troubled

Domande frequenti: Anxious vs Concerned vs Nervous vs Troubled vs Uneasy vs Worried

Qual è la differenza tra Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried?

Anxious: Worried or nervous about something. Concerned: worried or anxious about something Nervous: Feeling worried or anxious Troubled: having problems or difficulties Uneasy: Feeling uncomfortable or worried. Worried: Feeling anxious or concerned about something.

Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Anxious: B2, Concerned: B2, Nervous: A2, Troubled: C1, Uneasy: C1, Worried: A2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried?

Anxious: adjective, Concerned: adjective, Nervous: adjective, Troubled: adjective, Uneasy: adjective, Worried: adjective.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Anxious: She felt anxious about the upcoming exam. Concerned: She was very concerned about the upcoming exam results. Nervous: She felt nervous before her speech in front of the class. Troubled: She looked into his troubled face. Uneasy: She felt uneasy about the upcoming interview. Worried: She is worried about her exam results.

Posso usare Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Anxious, Concerned, Nervous, Troubled, Uneasy e Worried sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.